Subtract 40/72 from 6/5
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 40/72
6/5 - 40/72 is 29/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/360 - 200/360 = 432 - 200/360 = 232/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/45
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